Just subscribed due to another RUclips creator Dr. Joni Johnston who you recently had a dialogue with! Also as an American, I love many UK podcasters! As a 71 year old grandmother, I must say, your charm and intellect is easy on these aging eyes!
I’d love to hear about your take on the very recent college murders here in the US. The guy attended Washington University. He had a PhD in criminal psychology
Could you do an episode on fictional ‘psychopaths’ in film - I.e. Norman Bates from Psycho - I always thought he was suffering from DID rather than psychopathy? The joker? Hanibal Lecture? Etc etc
www.healthyformen.com/a-forensic-psychiatrist-analyses-the-joker/ I tell you what, Jo. To tide you over, have a read of this blog I wrote a while back about the joker - psychoanalysing his personality traits and his rise to master criminal.
Very interesting....it is possible my controlling ex wife is one. Our fortuitous divorce eight years ago...a right result that did cost a financial fortune probably saved my life. Best advice, beware of red flags...bigger, better and nothing is ever good enough....beware.
You have 💯 explained my ex & it's not even a joke I could never report him because he's so cunning and calculated Like u mentioned he was very calm when most ppl would show aggressive behaviour in angry situations Never showed compassion Very cold He would laugh when been evil Never had friends He would get me in other ways mental torture basically He was spiteful but was very clever how he did it He shouldn't even be walking the steets or working but sadly is
My first husband was a psychopath. Fooled me and a series of shrinks. I didn't find out he wasn't who he said he was until we were in the middle of a custody hearing (which he won, being a lying manipulator), at which time (1988) my second husband handed me a big box of true crime books and suggested I read them. It helped -- I felt much less the fool and my interest in true crime has lasted to this day.
i was married to a psychopath too. had everyone fooled. emotionally abusive relationship but thank God i'm still alive as he never laid a hand on me but he would get VERY angry and scary. the gaslighting near drove me crazy. after 6 years i was completely broken.
Just binge watching all your videos,can’t believe I missed your channel!! Really enjoy true crime, like seeing offenders get caught & trying to work out why they do what they do,so your channel is a gold mine✊♥️
I was always taught that psychopaths are BORN and sociopaths are CREATED. It seems that psychopaths are whatever they need to be when they need to be it. If they NEED to be religious, bang they're religious if they need to be atheistic then they're that etc etc etc consummate actors and narcissists. A lot of people think psychopaths are highly intelligent - I doubt this. They often put themselves in harms way. I've seen a few videos that talked about the ideal career for psychopaths and CEO, attorney, and I want to say Cop were chief among them, ironically not CFO or Judge but I imagine they show up in almost every career path and occupation. Very interesting!
You got that right about Psychopaths, very well explained.I have Borderline Personsality disorder my problem is that i ave feel things on a very deep level and experience deep emotions basically i'm hypersensitive and get extremely angry when hurt. In many ways im the opposite of a Psychopath, im a little bit impulsive but i do think before i react.i also have OCD where i compulsively seek reassurerance off of others.Unfortunately my OCD explaining things over and over again makes people think im trying to manipulate them and convince others, when in fact its just my OCD, but some people may think i am trying to convince them, to get them on my side , in other words people if, you over explain yourself and try to get you try to get people to believe you the more distrustful they are of you . believe me or not i do not con anyone, its my ocd making me seek reaasurance.so what i do now i dont try to convince anyone , i know when im being truthful its up to people to use there own judgement of me.all, i can do is present facts , im not going to feed my OCD anymore, Borderlines have an emotional disorder, Psychopaths dont feel emotions. Not all bordelines are dangerous but we do get angry when hurt.as for trying to gain something for ones self, i dont want anything from anyone, i would rather give than receive.
this comment is literally 2 years later but damn, why is your music SO much louder than your voice? I have to keep my finger on my speaker dial to turn down for music and up for voice or it blows my ears
I'm glad I stumbled across your channel recently (from The Disturbing Truth RUclips channel). I've been studying psychopathy, and criminal behavior for several years on my own. I have read Dr Hare's book Without Conscience and Snakes In Suits, Dr. Adrian Raine's The Anatomy Of Violence, Dr Michael Stone's The Anatomy Of Evil and The New Evil among others including lots of peer reviewed papers from these and other researchers. My interest is largely because of my belief that I have quite a few psychopathic traits in varying degrees - so I'm also glad that you mentioned that you have some psychopathic traits too.
@@APsychForSoreMinds Haha I thought the same thing, nevertheless it is like being in your lounge room with a like-minded group having a chat but you're the group leader because you are teaching us something, mmmmm ok now I see casual group therapy🙄😁 BTW, love the channel, new sub here, I saw you in a podcast Dr Dark ??? First vid I'd seen on his channel, so I subbed him and you, great concept and good timing too for your channel, as the public's interest in true crime here on YT has sky-rocketed since 2020.🙏
Wow! You described my youngest son! I believe he's a psychopath and there's times that I wish I could stop loving him because of all the horrible things he's done! As his mother I've never been able to and I don't think I ever will, but I definitely struggle all the time!!
Brilliant my ex had antisocial personality disorder with some traits of psychopathy, but he loved his kids (just his kids not his expartners) despite being incapable to be a parent, so I can rule him being a fully fledged psychopath.
Just found you after you were mentioned on Kimberleigha's channel. It's not just the corporate world that's full of psychopaths, sometimes I think the world as a whole is and then someone will do something nice and I get suspicious. I think that is from spending 20 years with a psychopathic narcissist abuser. I am keen to hear more about what makes some people tick. I see and hear about what they do and it truly just boggles my mind. On the other end of the scale: does psychiatry recognise what is known in the vernacular as empaths?
6:10 Equanimity (Latin: æquanimitas, having an even mind; aequus even; animus mind/soul) is a state of psychological stability and composure which is undisturbed by experience of or exposure to emotions, pain, or other phenomena that may cause others to lose the balance of their mind. The virtue and value of equanimity is extolled and advocated by a number of major religions and ancient philosophies. "Balance, a stable platform within ourselves." Sadhguru.
Haha great way to highlight his terrible spelling of equanimity. I noticed he dropped the U straight away and it ruined my night 🤣 had to gain my composure and pause the video before watching the rest 🤣🤦🏻♂️
Well then my mom is most definitely a psychopath, and unfortunately my dad is a brainwashed yesman, and while it isn't the source of my mom's psychopathic tendencies I can definitely say feminism is the main reason why my mom will never get any better but rather worse as she continues to learn that she doesn't even need to be a "sneaky" psychopath, especially behind closed doors.
Psychopathy is what I find most fascinating. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how one ‘becomes’ a psychopath? Age old question… nature, nurture or both? Perhaps a difference in brain wiring? I know you can’t diagnose a child with psychopathy but do you think they’re born ‘wrong”?
Some of the best information I've found on your questions is Dr. Adrian Raine's book The Anatomy Of Violence. He goes through the latest research in genetics, environmement, brain anatomy, and even diet. It's a really accessible book and I highly recommend it.
Based on 2022 brain scan analysis of over 1000 people, simply put, psychopaths are born and sociopaths are made. Psychopathic brains show reduced function in the amygdala and pre-frontal cortex. This affects their ability to process empathy and guilt and consider the ramifications of their actions. Additionally they have significantly less grey matter which increases impulsivity. Both are manipulative, both lack empathy, but a psychopath can’t feel empathy whereas a sociopath is born feeling empathy but learns not to feel it.
Loved this episode, you are brilliant at explaining such complex subject matters so the lay person can understand and follow easily. Looking forward to episodes 2 and 3. Keep up the excellent work.
I had never heard of "eqanimity" before, but I had a hunch that it was spelled "Equanimity" and it is. I guess, it means, you don't have to be good at spelling to be a forensic psychiatrist. 😊 I don't know if that's reassuring or worrying???
Really enjoying the videos. I’d like to see one that details the difference between a psychopath, and a sociopath. Looking forward to listening to more. 😊
Wish this guy would do an analysis of Dexter (just the first four seasons of the original series, though - after that they changed writers and the character just fell apart).
Robert Hare/Paul Babiak - "Snakes in Suits" is a good book on white-collar psychopaths. I subbed you based on the Decca + Attwood appearances. I know you are an okay persona...
I have a question for you. Not all psychopaths kill, is that because that situation has never presented itself. Some so manipulative just cut throat leave everyone behind and no need. Or do some make a choice not to?
Good question. Psychopaths are more interested in manipulating they are killing. So they’ll only kill if it benefits them + if they think they won’t be caught.
Thanks for the informative video, I've been binging your vids and quite enjoy them. One comment on Breivik. He actually went to a youth camp held on an island by a norwegian political party that is pro immigration and hunted down the children attending it, shooting and killing them. The bomb in the center of Oslo was a diversion so he could 'cleanse' Norway of the future pro immigration political leaders. He held very strange ideas and was clearly unsound of mind but the core belief he was acting on was far right nationalistic beliefs which he acted on. It would be very interesting if you did a video on him in the future. There have been a few diagnoses floating around for some time and I think it'd make an interesting discussion.
I do not understand why you do not just upload the whole vid, instead of making a short clip and then giving a link to the full vid? So many of your vids i saved to watch, all tell me to click the link for the full vid. Why waste so much of yours and others time, by not just doing the whole thing to begin with? Not the best gimmick. And i only just found your channel via BBB and like you presentation. You are funny and cute. That makes learning about hard topics easier to learn.
My mother was a psychopath and we were very lucky she didn't partner up with another one. Most of her boyfriends and husbands were her victims. I'm so thankful she never met a Fred West type.
I do like your channel though. It's actually quite interesting. I honestly do find you a little egotistical but I guess it comes with the territory but you are still very interesting with your stories.
For hanging in such shady company ...your very light hearted and down to earth .. me I would be running away down a lane. Actually I'm able to pick a personality disorder. They seem to be everywhere.
Very interesting and informative video, having personally experienced abuse, violence and a very dysfunctional childhood constantly in trouble with the police from the age of 8 to 17 my experience with people in authority has left me with zero trust of people having been groomed by a social worker while in a children’s home, assaulted by the police when I was 12 I could literally keep going all day…. I’m now 49 have 3 children and have been married for 27 years I’ve always wondered if I was a psychopath are psychopaths created or born that way?
@Nandaksilva 1 second ago Dr. Thank you for sharing all these important information with us. My family history of mental Illness is so long that I could write a book about it…. I’ve spent most of my life witnessing my mum as a doctor treating my uncles, grandma, unties…. She was always telling me to take care of my mental health because of the family history, it’s weird to say that but living around people with mental illness had become something familiar to me that’s why I decided to become a counsellor.
Brilliant my ex had antisocial personality disorder with some traits of psychopathy, but he loved his kids (just his kids not his expartners) despite being incapable to be a parent, so I can rule him being a fully fledged psychopath.
I tried to copy my previous response from another comment but ended up accidentally deleting it. 🤦♀️ So let me try and explain from scratch. (And no, I'm not a doctor, but I do have lots and lots and lots of personal/life experience around psychopaths.) So to an average layperson, or everyday person, there really is no difference. It's like a "potato, potatoe" kind of thing. On surface level, they are both bad and both dangerous to be around. Both con, lie, cheat, etc, to get what they want. Now, scientifically? Yes, there is a difference. A psychopath, or "primary psychopathy", is cold, calculating, and preplans ahead. They usually don't have much emotion, if any. And doesn't care for anyone, not even family. Psychopaths are usually genetic, so it's from DNA. A sociopath, or "secondary psychopathy", is reckless, angry, and lives life by the seat of their pants. They can feel SOME emotions (usually anger) and can care for certain people, like their mom or a sibling. Sociopathy is seen as nuture based, meaning it is not completely genetic but more so from a bad upbringing. For example, growing up in an abusive home with an alcoholic dad. Now, in each of these 2 circles, Psycho Socio there is sub circles, called "High functioning" and "Low functioning". So there can be a high functioning psychopath and a low functioning psychopath, or a high functioning sociopath and a low functioning sociopath. How do you differentiate? Well, high functioning usually does well in life, pays their bills on time, isn't reckless, finishes school, has a steady job, etc. Low functioning usually struggles with paying their bills on time, is reckless, quits school, jumps from job to job, etc. A high functioning psychopath is more likely to end up a government official, doctor, or CEO. A low functioning psychopath is more likely to quit their 5th job in a row, start a fight in a bar, end up in jail, and be down on their luck.
Some doctors say psychopathy is comepletely different from Aspd, others say both are the same thing. Personally I think they are the same. I think of it like, Aspd =psychopath, sociopathy.
Yo. The short answer is that sociopaths are not as good at adapting to life - e.g. holding down a job, and also controlling their temper when it suits them. For example, a psychopath would be much better at biding their time and serving their sweet dish of revenge once it's gone cold. Good question. I may do a video on it one day.
Hi Doctor I have a couple of questions I’m sure you can help me with. I am not a psychology student, just a layperson who is interested in mental health and science in general. What about Sociopathy? I had heard that it was no longer used as a diagnostic term but my first question is, is it the same thing as secondary psychopathy? Would a true psychopath be the same as a primary psychopath? Someone ive known since childhood but don’t see as much of nowadays did an online personality test with me some time back and it was one of those ones that’s supposed to guess what you might have wrong with you. We did it for a laugh after a few drinks. It Said that he had some sociopathic traits. Also more recently I got him to take the Levenson online self report scale and it scored him 3.8 out of 5 for primary psychopathy and 4.3 out of 5 for secondary psychopathy. Tbh I was a bit shocked coz I think He’s a nice guy and treats people well most of the time. He does have a conscience and doesn’t lie, he’s actually very honest but he also had a good religious upbringing that I think helped him develop a conscience. When he was younger I remember he used to be selfish. For instance he would eat all his sweets, then convince his little sister to give him hers as well and got told off for that. He used to get in quite a few fights at school early on and used to receive daily punishments from teachers for being uncooperative and not paying attention in class. This went on from age 5 until age 11. He also has a very high IQ. He also once attacked the neighbours cat by throwing bricks at it. The reason was because the cat was killing a frog from his pond and he went nuts. Obviously the levenson is not a proper test like you would perform on a patient but it must be indicating something? He told me a long time back that the only emotion He can experience strongly is anger. He said he has trouble with other emotions and at age 7 he said it was easier to feel numb that way the pain goes away. He’s also proved to be pretty calm In dangerous situations. He is approachable, very likeable and very funny but is also a loner who seems to struggle with close relationships. Also I believe his father was pretty narcissistic and messed him up (my guess). He is not like his dad at all and couldn’t seem to care less about what others think of him. He is also entrepreneurial and driven by his business ideas and I would say a very brave person. Lastly he’s an amazing driver and I’m sure could of been a racing driver. I think he’s a nice guy just misunderstood and messed up. He needs help but I don’t know how to help him. It would be great to hear any insight on this. Thanks In advance Doc. 🙂
Not a doctor, or this doctor, but I do have personal life experience with many many psychopaths/sociopaths. Life experience that is. First, in basic terms, sociopath and psychopath can be considered the same thing. At least on the surface. It's a "potato, Potatoe" kind of thing. Like how, knowing a doberman and a rotwiler can be dangerous dogs if untrained. They are both still dangerous in that sense, they both bite and bark, so there is no difference, if you get my meaning. Now, on a scientific level, yes, they are different. It is a spectrum, you see, much like autism in a sense. It like how everyone can vary on the autism spectrum. It varies from person to person. Some have autism more, while some have less. The same applies to antisocial personality disorder (psychopathy and sociopathy). Now there are also level within each too. Primary psychopath or first psychopathy is considered a psychopath. Secondary psychopath is thought of as sociopathy. Then there are other sub levels. High functioning and low functioning. High functioning usually is smart, able to hold down a job, isn't reckless, can hold onto their "mask" well. A low functioning usually is a person who gets into fights often, ends up in jail, gets into trouble, doesn't stay in school, etc. So, plainly, a high functioning psychopath would more likely be a government official or a CEO, while a low functioning psychopath would end up in jail for beating someone up or just a menace to society. Also, psychopath and sociopathy is different in other ways. I'll write in another comment because this one is getting long.
Now, as to whether your friend is a sociopath or a psychopath? "Is he low functioning psychopath or high functioning sociopath? I'm confused." you say, "Which is he?" Well for that, for a diagnosis, only a doctor can give. Sorry to say, but I can't tell you which one your friend is. I don't know him personally and can't tell just based on what you wrote. Maybe if I knew him personally for years and years and years, and been around him everyday, I could tell you which one he was, but I can't. In all honesty though, as a layperson, it doesn't matter which one he is, what the label is. The label itself won't make much of a difference. You see, psychopaths and sociopaths both have what's called a "mask" or "mask of sanity". They don't have conscience and so have to pretend to have one. Now I know you want to help your friend, but let me highly caution you against that. Let me be frank, people with antisocial personality disorder are *dangerous* You can't help him, at all. If he wants to get help himself, and go to therapy, then by all means, maybe you can support him then. But let me give you some advice. Some CAUTIOUS advice, a warning. Most psychopaths and sociopaths don't want to get therapy and cannot be helped. As you said, your friend is smart. Most psychopaths/sociopaths are. They are very very very smart. Dangerously so. 😬 I believe I read in your comment that you recently stopped talking with this person? If that is the case, let me say, from personal experience, I think this is best. If you are a neurotypical, a layperson, a regular guy/gal with a sou,l then it is best you stay away from such folk. Far, far, far away. Aspd people......if you know them like I do, you stay far, far, far away. Far far far away. If I was an old wise granny or grandpa in a rocking chair with a lifetime of experience this is the best advice I can give to anyone who knows an Aspd, to stay far far far away from THEM. Also, don't confront them about it either. EVER. You would NOT WIN. And most likely they won't tell you the truth anyways. You said your friend said went after a cat because it was going after a frog? Are you sure about that? Is that what you saw with your own eyes, or what your friend TOLD you what happened? 😬 See, usually Aspd are very very sneaky, and smart. Dangerously sneaky and smart. So much so, they are best to stay away from.
@@specialtwice4975 well I started my original comment with doctor because I was hoping the doctor who made this video might shed some light? As we are lay people we are only speculating. As you say he would need a proper diagnosis and yes it’s true he was properly throwing bricks at the neighbours cat because it was trying to kill his frog and the bricks were definitely hitting the cat, I was there, we were about 8 at the time. Anyway thanks for the essays, a lot of what you said I’ve already found in google tbh. I just don’t bother with him anymore.
First of all, psychopaths aren't monsters - we can care and we can feel love. Our definitions and understanding of it may be different or perhaps even nonexistent, as I have learnt, yet we do have the ability to form and feel genuine emotional bonds, although it rarely happens - and how we act on it is an entirely different matter. People can assume whatever they want about our behavior; however, it is not your place, psychiatrist or not, to minimalize our feelings, which you have no way of knowing in the first place. I don't care, personally, but I know both psychopaths and sociopaths (yes, the stigma rattles the entire rat cage) who suffer greatly from this stigma you are contribung to; who are trying to adapt to society's standards and pathetic morals for love's or friendship's sake, only to have those people leave them out of fear alone. PS: Before some bold idiots dismiss this message and reply with "you aren't a psychopath if u feel empathy!!!" - I don't; empathy is the most nonsensical emotion engraved into human nature. What I choose to do is act on compassion with those boiling in the same pot as me, for their feelings, or the lack thereof, I do understand. So, you said cruel world? Greetings back
So is there any way to like reverse this while young at least like not that i mind it but its like a lose a lot for being like this i mean life has not lots of meaning when you are cold and emotionless.
@@ominousMCBANE I`m sorry but your video felt like we are meant to be evil, well at least it seems like it. So my question is there any possibility to change to become more human with feelings? Or is it too late as young adult, because the brain and mind is already to developed? Thank you for the reply
this was riveting. I am fascinated by the difference in the brain of the psychopath. I sometimes think genetics or nature includes psychopaths because to be a “leader” it is necessary to not have a great deal of empathy. The survival of the fittest Idea applied to groups or tribes.
Thank you for a video but can you make something clear that I find is confusing, I read The Mask of Sanity by Harvey Cleckley and his description of psychopathy at least to me is very different than that of a Dr. Robert Hare. Is it so or I'm missing something?
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Whats criminal is that this channel ought to have a much higher subscribers. Psychopathy skillfully described with fine examples,
Thanks, mate. Tell your friends!
At least a half of million subscribers
I agree, this is the best channel on these topics.! Great job Dr. Sohom keep it up!! 🎉
Just subscribed due to another RUclips creator Dr. Joni Johnston who you recently had a dialogue with! Also as an American, I love many UK podcasters! As a 71 year old grandmother, I must say, your charm and intellect is easy on these aging eyes!
Oh Monica, you're such a flirt!
Thank you Doctor, I do try to stay “young at ❤️”! In my minds eye I sometimes still feel like I’m still 28 years old!
I’d love to hear about your take on the very recent college murders here in the US. The guy attended Washington University. He had a PhD in criminal psychology
i kinda think he studied criminal psych in order to "commit the perfect crime" maybe? you know, to know the ins and outs of the system.
Could you do an episode on fictional ‘psychopaths’ in film - I.e. Norman Bates from Psycho - I always thought he was suffering from DID rather than psychopathy? The joker? Hanibal Lecture? Etc etc
www.healthyformen.com/a-forensic-psychiatrist-analyses-the-joker/
I tell you what, Jo. To tide you over, have a read of this blog I wrote a while back about the joker - psychoanalysing his personality traits and his rise to master criminal.
@@APsychForSoreMinds I will
Ta 😊
Mr Black sent me....
Very interesting....it is possible my controlling ex wife is one. Our fortuitous divorce eight years ago...a right result that did cost a financial fortune probably saved my life. Best advice, beware of red flags...bigger, better and nothing is ever good enough....beware.
I've worked in the corporate world and won't have anything to do with it anymore because of all the Competitive Psychopathic Narcissits.
You have 💯 explained my ex & it's not even a joke I could never report him because he's so cunning and calculated Like u mentioned he was very calm when most ppl would show aggressive behaviour in angry situations Never showed compassion Very cold He would laugh when been evil Never had friends He would get me in other ways mental torture basically He was spiteful but was very clever how he did it He shouldn't even be walking the steets or working but sadly is
My first husband was a psychopath. Fooled me and a series of shrinks. I didn't find out he wasn't who he said he was until we were in the middle of a custody hearing (which he won, being a lying manipulator), at which time (1988) my second husband handed me a big box of true crime books and suggested I read them. It helped -- I felt much less the fool and my interest in true crime has lasted to this day.
Yikes! That sounds awful. I hope you're in a happier place now, Tobi.
Psychopathic / narccisstic ..... A very dangerous combination
i was married to a psychopath too. had everyone fooled. emotionally abusive relationship but thank God i'm still alive as he never laid a hand on me but he would get VERY angry and scary. the gaslighting near drove me crazy. after 6 years i was completely broken.
You guys just salty 💀
Just binge watching all your videos,can’t believe I missed your channel!!
Really enjoy true crime, like seeing offenders get caught & trying to work out why they do what they do,so your channel is a gold mine✊♥️
Much obliged x
He is the best!
I was always taught that psychopaths are BORN and sociopaths are CREATED. It seems that psychopaths are whatever they need to be when they need to be it. If they NEED to be religious, bang they're religious if they need to be atheistic then they're that etc etc etc consummate actors and narcissists.
A lot of people think psychopaths are highly intelligent - I doubt this. They often put themselves in harms way. I've seen a few videos that talked about the ideal career for psychopaths and CEO, attorney, and I want to say Cop were chief among them, ironically not CFO or Judge but I imagine they show up in almost every career path and occupation. Very interesting!
You got that right about Psychopaths, very well explained.I have Borderline Personsality disorder my problem is that i ave feel things on a very deep level and experience deep emotions basically i'm hypersensitive and get extremely angry when hurt. In many ways im the opposite of a Psychopath, im a little bit impulsive but i do think before i react.i also have OCD where i compulsively seek reassurerance off of others.Unfortunately my OCD explaining things over and over again makes people think im trying to manipulate them and convince others, when in fact its just my OCD, but some people may think i am trying to convince them, to get them on my side , in other words people if, you over explain yourself and try to get you try to get people to believe you the more distrustful they are of you . believe me or not i do not con anyone, its my ocd making me seek reaasurance.so what i do now i dont try to convince anyone , i know when im being truthful its up to people to use there own judgement of me.all, i can do is present facts , im not going to feed my OCD anymore, Borderlines have an emotional disorder, Psychopaths dont feel emotions. Not all bordelines are dangerous but we do get angry when hurt.as for trying to gain something for ones self, i dont want anything from anyone, i would rather give than receive.
this comment is literally 2 years later but damn, why is your music SO much louder than your voice? I have to keep my finger on my speaker dial to turn down for music and up for voice or it blows my ears
Great vid .. found you on Shaun attwood channel. I'm now following
Awesome! Thank you!
Equanimity. Yes, good word. Wish it came in a pill.
I'm glad I stumbled across your channel recently (from The Disturbing Truth RUclips channel). I've been studying psychopathy, and criminal behavior for several years on my own. I have read Dr Hare's book Without Conscience and Snakes In Suits, Dr. Adrian Raine's The Anatomy Of Violence, Dr Michael Stone's The Anatomy Of Evil and The New Evil among others including lots of peer reviewed papers from these and other researchers. My interest is largely because of my belief that I have quite a few psychopathic traits in varying degrees - so I'm also glad that you mentioned that you have some psychopathic traits too.
I love the way Dr. Das talks to us, like we are a group having a comfortable conversation
But we ARE a group having a comfortable conversation, Sherri.
@@APsychForSoreMinds Haha I thought the same thing, nevertheless it is like being in your lounge room with a like-minded group having a chat but you're the group leader because you are teaching us something, mmmmm ok now I see casual group therapy🙄😁
BTW, love the channel, new sub here, I saw you in a podcast Dr Dark ??? First vid I'd seen on his channel, so I subbed him and you, great concept and good timing too for your channel, as the public's interest in true crime here on YT has sky-rocketed since 2020.🙏
Wow! You described my youngest son! I believe he's a psychopath and there's times that I wish I could stop loving him because of all the horrible things he's done! As his mother I've never been able to and I don't think I ever will, but I definitely struggle all the time!!
Jesus sounds like you hate the poor dude
The reason why I don't comment is that you might laugh at me and I need all the friends I can get.
Brilliant my ex had antisocial personality disorder with some traits of psychopathy, but he loved his kids (just his kids not his expartners) despite being incapable to be a parent, so I can rule him being a fully fledged psychopath.
When you said that psychopaths cannot love anybody no matter how much they try to fool themselves, it reminded me of dexter
Oh yeah indeed
Just found you after you were mentioned on Kimberleigha's channel. It's not just the corporate world that's full of psychopaths, sometimes I think the world as a whole is and then someone will do something nice and I get suspicious. I think that is from spending 20 years with a psychopathic narcissist abuser. I am keen to hear more about what makes some people tick. I see and hear about what they do and it truly just boggles my mind.
On the other end of the scale: does psychiatry recognise what is known in the vernacular as empaths?
6:10 Equanimity (Latin: æquanimitas, having an even mind; aequus even; animus mind/soul) is a state of psychological stability and composure which is undisturbed by experience of or exposure to emotions, pain, or other phenomena that may cause others to lose the balance of their mind. The virtue and value of equanimity is extolled and advocated by a number of major religions and ancient philosophies.
"Balance, a stable platform within ourselves." Sadhguru.
I think also homeostasis. I think everyone could achieve without outside influences.
Haha great way to highlight his terrible spelling of equanimity. I noticed he dropped the U straight away and it ruined my night 🤣 had to gain my composure and pause the video before watching the rest 🤣🤦🏻♂️
Love this. Very insightful. The sound effects of gunshots are not so good for PTSD sufferers though 😂
Well then my mom is most definitely a psychopath, and unfortunately my dad is a brainwashed yesman, and while it isn't the source of my mom's psychopathic tendencies I can definitely say feminism is the main reason why my mom will never get any better but rather worse as she continues to learn that she doesn't even need to be a "sneaky" psychopath, especially behind closed doors.
Psychopathy is what I find most fascinating. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how one ‘becomes’ a psychopath? Age old question… nature, nurture or both? Perhaps a difference in brain wiring? I know you can’t diagnose a child with psychopathy but do you think they’re born ‘wrong”?
Some of the best information I've found on your questions is Dr. Adrian Raine's book The Anatomy Of Violence. He goes through the latest research in genetics, environmement, brain anatomy, and even diet. It's a really accessible book and I highly recommend it.
Based on 2022 brain scan analysis of over 1000 people, simply put, psychopaths are born and sociopaths are made. Psychopathic brains show reduced function in the amygdala and pre-frontal cortex. This affects their ability to process empathy and guilt and consider the ramifications of their actions. Additionally they have significantly less grey matter which increases impulsivity.
Both are manipulative, both lack empathy, but a psychopath can’t feel empathy whereas a sociopath is born feeling empathy but learns not to feel it.
A lot of us have paychpathic tendencies but most of us who recognise these tendencies manage to turn it off and live normal lives
Sohom do you think some doctors and dentists psychopaths?
some, yes
Loved this episode, you are brilliant at explaining such complex subject matters so the lay person can understand and follow easily. Looking forward to episodes 2 and 3. Keep up the excellent work.
you're too kind
also - tell your friends!
@@ominousMCBANE Oh I already do Sohom, also tweet episodes too, different twitter handle of course!
I had never heard of "eqanimity" before, but I had a hunch that it was spelled "Equanimity" and it is. I guess, it means, you don't have to be good at spelling to be a forensic psychiatrist. 😊 I don't know if that's reassuring or worrying???
Really enjoying the videos.
I’d like to see one that details the difference between a psychopath, and a sociopath.
Looking forward to listening to more. 😊
Wish this guy would do an analysis of Dexter (just the first four seasons of the original series, though - after that they changed writers and the character just fell apart).
A forensic pyschologist states: not enough people speak to me... which could be a sign, a bunch of pyschopaths follow you... just kidding.
Here from The Disturbing Truth😊
Watch out for spelling Sohom. Further, it is HINDRANCE not HINDERANCE as appears on the cover of one of your videos.
Robert Hare/Paul Babiak - "Snakes in Suits" is a good book on white-collar psychopaths. I subbed you based on the Decca + Attwood appearances. I know you are an okay persona...
I have a question for you. Not all psychopaths kill, is that because that situation has never presented itself. Some so manipulative just cut throat leave everyone behind and no need. Or do some make a choice not to?
Good question. Psychopaths are more interested in manipulating they are killing. So they’ll only kill if it benefits them +
if they think they won’t be caught.
Thanks for the informative video, I've been binging your vids and quite enjoy them.
One comment on Breivik. He actually went to a youth camp held on an island by a norwegian political party that is pro immigration and hunted down the children attending it, shooting and killing them. The bomb in the center of Oslo was a diversion so he could 'cleanse' Norway of the future pro immigration political leaders. He held very strange ideas and was clearly unsound of mind but the core belief he was acting on was far right nationalistic beliefs which he acted on.
It would be very interesting if you did a video on him in the future. There have been a few diagnoses floating around for some time and I think it'd make an interesting discussion.
Breivik is definitely on my list. Watch this space
That's Rand Paul. I swear.
Change your background it is scary when you talk about psychopaths 😅
Equanimity. You spelt this wrong.
You’re bold when talking about psychos we all know and love, lol. I love it, plus you’re effing brilliant.
No stacy, you’re effing brilliant.
@@APsychForSoreMinds Eff you both.
Both of you are effing brilliant!
You spelled equanimity wrong
Just started watching (so hope u don't answer my question) .. What's the difference between a psychopath and a narcissist??
Ha, ha.
I've got a video on exactly this!
Find it watch it and the knowledge shall be yours forever.
I do not understand why you do not just upload the whole vid, instead of making a short clip and then giving a link to the full vid? So many of your vids i saved to watch, all tell me to click the link for the full vid. Why waste so much of yours and others time, by not just doing the whole thing to begin with? Not the best gimmick. And i only just found your channel via BBB and like you presentation. You are funny and cute. That makes learning about hard topics easier to learn.
what about serial killers are they all psychopaths?
Somewhere to ride your bike? 😂 sorry
My mother was a psychopath and we were very lucky she didn't partner up with another one. Most of her boyfriends and husbands were her victims. I'm so thankful she never met a Fred West type.
Is psychopathy treatable/curable, like border line personality disorder?
Not a big deal but equanimity is misspelled (missing the "u") in the graphic.
Has your opinion ever been needed in other countries?
nope. has yours?
@@APsychForSoreMinds ummm no. I don't have the same job as you....
I do like your channel though. It's actually quite interesting. I honestly do find you a little egotistical but I guess it comes with the territory but you are still very interesting with your stories.
too much 0promotion at the end dude
For hanging in such shady company ...your very light hearted and down to earth .. me I would be running away down a lane.
Actually I'm able to pick a personality disorder. They seem to be everywhere.
Can u talk faster ?xd sub
If I went into psych I’d be a forensic psychiatrist
Click-bait-easy
Bamber strikes me as psychopathic.
Im a psychopath i cant love anyone except animals
They believe he is an incet?
2:40 I was managed by a psychopath once; it almost killed me.
Very interesting and informative video, having personally experienced abuse, violence and a very dysfunctional childhood constantly in trouble with the police from the age of 8 to 17 my experience with people in authority has left me with zero trust of people having been groomed by a social worker while in a children’s home, assaulted by the police when I was 12 I could literally keep going all day….
I’m now 49 have 3 children and have been married for 27 years I’ve always wondered if I was a psychopath are psychopaths created or born that way?
@Nandaksilva
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Dr. Thank you for sharing all these important information with us. My family history of mental Illness is so long that I could write a book about it…. I’ve spent most of my life witnessing my mum as a doctor treating my uncles, grandma, unties…. She was always telling me to take care of my mental health because of the family history, it’s weird to say that but living around people with mental illness had become something familiar to me that’s why I decided to become a counsellor.
Please talk about Bi Polar disorder.
The higher purpose stuff is brialliant
Brilliant my ex had antisocial personality disorder with some traits of psychopathy, but he loved his kids (just his kids not his expartners) despite being incapable to be a parent, so I can rule him being a fully fledged psychopath.
I think everyone in the GOP should be subjected to the PCLR.
Again thank you Dr Das. Having listened intently, my thoughts revert to Troy Kell and the lack of clinical diagnosis of this man.
I was under the assumption that " Antisocial personality disorder" was in fact a "Psychopath". Now I'm confused 😅.
I tried to copy my previous response from another comment but ended up accidentally deleting it. 🤦♀️
So let me try and explain from scratch.
(And no, I'm not a doctor, but I do have lots and lots and lots of personal/life experience around psychopaths.)
So to an average layperson, or everyday person, there really is no difference. It's like a "potato, potatoe" kind of thing.
On surface level, they are both bad and both dangerous to be around. Both con, lie, cheat, etc, to get what they want.
Now, scientifically? Yes, there is a difference.
A psychopath, or "primary psychopathy", is cold, calculating, and preplans ahead. They usually don't have much emotion, if any. And doesn't care for anyone, not even family.
Psychopaths are usually genetic, so it's from DNA.
A sociopath, or "secondary psychopathy", is reckless, angry, and lives life by the seat of their pants. They can feel SOME emotions (usually anger) and can care for certain people, like their mom or a sibling.
Sociopathy is seen as nuture based, meaning it is not completely genetic but more so from a bad upbringing. For example, growing up in an abusive home with an alcoholic dad.
Now, in each of these 2 circles,
Psycho Socio
there is sub circles, called "High functioning" and "Low functioning".
So there can be a high functioning psychopath and a low functioning psychopath, or a high functioning sociopath and a low functioning sociopath.
How do you differentiate?
Well, high functioning usually does well in life, pays their bills on time, isn't reckless, finishes school, has a steady job, etc.
Low functioning usually struggles with paying their bills on time, is reckless, quits school, jumps from job to job, etc.
A high functioning psychopath is more likely to end up a government official, doctor, or CEO. A low functioning psychopath is more likely to quit their 5th job in a row, start a fight in a bar, end up in jail, and be down on their luck.
Some doctors say psychopathy is comepletely different from Aspd, others say both are the same thing.
Personally I think they are the same.
I think of it like,
Aspd =psychopath, sociopathy.
@@specialtwice4975 Gotcha.. Thank you.
@@specialtwice4975 well said. Thank you for that. It helps a great deal.
Do you know of a psychopath who got taken advantage of and used by another psychopath?
I'm sure it's possible, but as psychopaths are so manipulative, they're probably much harder to fool
“I’m not tryna start beef with Dr Hare.” 😂 love it
I presume Carter Ruck prevent you discussing the McCann's.
Can a psychopath also be a sociopath?
I suppose they could be half and half...
Eager to learn
whats the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath, is it a nature nurture thing?
Yo. The short answer is that sociopaths are not as good at adapting to life - e.g. holding down a job, and also controlling their temper when it suits them. For example, a psychopath would be much better at biding their time and serving their sweet dish of revenge once it's gone cold.
Good question. I may do a video on it one day.
Hey @orbital, I have a video coming out on this in the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for it!
@@APsychForSoreMinds cheers mate! looking forward to it
Hi Doctor I have a couple of questions I’m sure you can help me with. I am not a psychology student, just a layperson who is interested in mental health and science in general. What about Sociopathy? I had heard that it was no longer used as a diagnostic term but my first question is, is it the same thing as secondary psychopathy? Would a true psychopath be the same as a primary psychopath? Someone ive known since childhood but don’t see as much of nowadays did an online personality test with me some time back and it was one of those ones that’s supposed to guess what you might have wrong with you. We did it for a laugh after a few drinks. It Said that he had some sociopathic traits. Also more recently I got him to take the Levenson online self report scale and it scored him 3.8 out of 5 for primary psychopathy and 4.3 out of 5 for secondary psychopathy. Tbh I was a bit shocked coz I think He’s a nice guy and treats people well most of the time. He does have a conscience and doesn’t lie, he’s actually very honest but he also had a good religious upbringing that I think helped him develop a conscience. When he was younger I remember he used to be selfish. For instance he would eat all his sweets, then convince his little sister to give him hers as well and got told off for that. He used to get in quite a few fights at school early on and used to receive daily punishments from teachers for being uncooperative and not paying attention in class. This went on from age 5 until age 11. He also has a very high IQ. He also once attacked the neighbours cat by throwing bricks at it. The reason was because the cat was killing a frog from his pond and he went nuts. Obviously the levenson is not a proper test like you would perform on a patient but it must be indicating something? He told me a long time back that the only emotion He can experience strongly is anger. He said he has trouble with other emotions and at age 7 he said it was easier to feel numb that way the pain goes away. He’s also proved to be pretty calm In dangerous situations. He is approachable, very likeable and very funny but is also a loner who seems to struggle with close relationships. Also I believe his father was pretty narcissistic and messed him up (my guess). He is not like his dad at all and couldn’t seem to care less about what others think of him. He is also entrepreneurial and driven by his business ideas and I would say a very brave person. Lastly he’s an amazing driver and I’m sure could of been a racing driver. I think he’s a nice guy just misunderstood and messed up. He needs help but I don’t know how to help him. It would be great to hear any insight on this. Thanks In advance Doc. 🙂
Not a doctor, or this doctor, but I do have personal life experience with many many psychopaths/sociopaths. Life experience that is.
First, in basic terms, sociopath and psychopath can be considered the same thing. At least on the surface. It's a "potato, Potatoe" kind of thing.
Like how, knowing a doberman and a rotwiler can be dangerous dogs if untrained. They are both still dangerous in that sense, they both bite and bark, so there is no difference, if you get my meaning.
Now, on a scientific level, yes, they are different. It is a spectrum, you see, much like autism in a sense. It like how everyone can vary on the autism spectrum.
It varies from person to person. Some have autism more, while some have less. The same applies to antisocial personality disorder (psychopathy and sociopathy).
Now there are also level within each too.
Primary psychopath or first psychopathy is considered a psychopath. Secondary psychopath is thought of as sociopathy.
Then there are other sub levels. High functioning and low functioning. High functioning usually is smart, able to hold down a job, isn't reckless, can hold onto their "mask" well. A low functioning usually is a person who gets into fights often, ends up in jail, gets into trouble, doesn't stay in school, etc.
So, plainly, a high functioning psychopath would more likely be a government official or a CEO, while a low functioning psychopath would end up in jail for beating someone up or just a menace to society.
Also, psychopath and sociopathy is different in other ways.
I'll write in another comment because this one is getting long.
Now, as to whether your friend is a sociopath or a psychopath?
"Is he low functioning psychopath or high functioning sociopath? I'm confused." you say, "Which is he?"
Well for that, for a diagnosis, only a doctor can give.
Sorry to say, but I can't tell you which one your friend is. I don't know him personally and can't tell just based on what you wrote.
Maybe if I knew him personally for years and years and years, and been around him everyday, I could tell you which one he was, but I can't.
In all honesty though, as a layperson, it doesn't matter which one he is, what the label is. The label itself won't make much of a difference.
You see, psychopaths and sociopaths both have what's called a "mask" or "mask of sanity".
They don't have conscience and so have to pretend to have one.
Now I know you want to help your friend, but let me highly caution you against that.
Let me be frank, people with antisocial personality disorder are *dangerous*
You can't help him, at all.
If he wants to get help himself, and go to therapy, then by all means, maybe you can support him then.
But let me give you some advice. Some CAUTIOUS advice, a warning.
Most psychopaths and sociopaths don't want to get therapy and cannot be helped.
As you said, your friend is smart. Most psychopaths/sociopaths are.
They are very very very smart.
Dangerously so. 😬
I believe I read in your comment that you recently stopped talking with this person?
If that is the case, let me say, from personal experience, I think this is best.
If you are a neurotypical, a layperson, a regular guy/gal with a sou,l then it is best you stay away from such folk.
Far, far, far away.
Aspd people......if you know them like I do, you stay far, far, far away.
Far far far away.
If I was an old wise granny or grandpa in a rocking chair with a lifetime of experience this is the best advice I can give to anyone who knows an Aspd, to stay far far far away from THEM.
Also, don't confront them about it either. EVER.
You would NOT WIN.
And most likely they won't tell you the truth anyways.
You said your friend said went after a cat because it was going after a frog?
Are you sure about that?
Is that what you saw with your own eyes, or what your friend TOLD you what happened? 😬
See, usually Aspd are very very sneaky, and smart.
Dangerously sneaky and smart.
So much so, they are best to stay away from.
@@specialtwice4975 well I started my original comment with doctor because I was hoping the doctor who made this video might shed some light? As we are lay people we are only speculating. As you say he would need a proper diagnosis and yes it’s true he was properly throwing bricks at the neighbours cat because it was trying to kill his frog and the bricks were definitely hitting the cat, I was there, we were about 8 at the time. Anyway thanks for the essays, a lot of what you said I’ve already found in google tbh. I just don’t bother with him anymore.
First of all, psychopaths aren't monsters - we can care and we can feel love.
Our definitions and understanding of it may be different or perhaps even nonexistent, as I have learnt, yet we do have the ability to form and feel genuine emotional bonds, although it rarely happens - and how we act on it is an entirely different matter.
People can assume whatever they want about our behavior; however, it is not your place, psychiatrist or not, to minimalize our feelings, which you have no way of knowing in the first place.
I don't care, personally, but I know both psychopaths and sociopaths (yes, the stigma rattles the entire rat cage) who suffer greatly from this stigma you are contribung to; who are trying to adapt to society's standards and pathetic morals for love's or friendship's sake, only to have those people leave them out of fear alone.
PS: Before some bold idiots dismiss this message and reply with "you aren't a psychopath if u feel empathy!!!" - I don't; empathy is the most nonsensical emotion engraved into human nature. What I choose to do is act on compassion with those boiling in the same pot as me, for their feelings, or the lack thereof, I do understand.
So, you said cruel world? Greetings back
So is there any way to like reverse this while young at least like not that i mind it but its like a lose a lot for being like this i mean life has not lots of meaning when you are cold and emotionless.
Yo Captain Nemo! My punctuationally-challenged friend. How about throwing in an odd question mark or full stop once in a while?
@@ominousMCBANE I`m sorry but your video felt like we are meant to be evil, well at least it seems like it. So my question is there any possibility to change to become more human with feelings? Or is it too late as young adult, because the brain and mind is already to developed?
Thank you for the reply
@@ominousMCBANE That's not helpful! Psychiatry has answers only for the grammatically erudite?
Equanimity seems easy when you literally have no f*uks to give.
Yep. A state of bliss, some might say.
this was riveting. I am fascinated by the difference in the brain of the psychopath. I sometimes think genetics or nature includes psychopaths because to be a “leader” it is necessary to not have a great deal of empathy. The survival of the fittest Idea applied to groups or tribes.
What about Donald Trump 🤔 🙄!?
Literally binge watching your entire channel! Loooove the way you explain things.
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for a video but can you make something clear that I find is confusing, I read The Mask of Sanity by Harvey Cleckley and his description of psychopathy at least to me is very different than that of a Dr. Robert Hare. Is it so or I'm missing something?